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Soccer may not be the first (or second, or third) sport anyone associates with Canada, however the country’s national teams are making waves. Canada’s national women’s soccer team won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and the men’s team is on a rapid upward trajectory. This year, Canada is returning to the […]
October 27, 2022
If you were in Boston on Tuesday night, you may have noticed a golden glow over the city. Mayor Michelle Wu proclaimed January 18, 2022 as Willie O’Ree Day and landmarks including TD Garden, the Prudential Center, City Hall, Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park, and the iconic Zakim Bridge lit up in gold in honour of […]
January 21, 2022
In September 2021, Master Corporal (MCpl) Jennifer Shih, of the defence liaison staff at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., represented the Canadian Armed Forces at the Major League Baseball Minnesota Twins’ home series against the Toronto Blue Jays. As Canada and the United States stand shoulder-to-shoulder in defence of common values and interests […]
October 22, 2021
This week, the NHL Black Hockey History Tour presented by American Legacy returned to the Embassy of Canada for the first stop in its 14 city tour. Hockey legend Willie O’Ree was on hand to talk about his role as the first black player in the league. Willie spoke to us about what it means to […]
January 16, 2020
News release January 9, 2020, Washington, D.C.— In celebration of Black History Month 2020, the Embassy of Canada, in partnership with the NHL®, is pleased to announce the return of the NHL Black Hockey History Tour presented by American Legacy which will be on site at the Embassy of Canada from January 12-14th, 2020. Featured […]
January 9, 2020
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